I am hesitant to run harnesses without a HANS device. What is the recommendation for the most comfortably least cumbersome HANS model? Anyone have any experience with the Necksgen? Looks like a good product in some cases superior to the Hans. I'm not racing btw, just DEs and lapping days about 15 times each year or so... Thx...

 

Pwdr,
Plenty of drivers run harness systems without adding the Hans device, so you could definitely run that route. The Hans is a great safety device, and if you plan to do a lot of events, I would recommend heading that route as well. The Hans Sport2 is the new entry-level version, and offers all the strength and support while costing less - the trade off is that it is heavier (although your shoulders/neck are pretty strong, and can easily support the weight).
As far as the other devices, there are plenty of options - keep in mind though that Hans is the easiest to use, most accepted, and best supported device on the market...

 

It feels kind of restrictive at first, but once you get used to wearing a Hans device it really feels naked without it in place. I highly recommend Stand 21 for all your safety needs. Their service and product knowledge is outstanding. There are many angles that must be considered for the Hans to be effective. Seat rake must be considered when sizing the Hans as well as harness placement. Consult with the pros when it comes to your safety.

 

It is actually very straight-forward to decide on the device you need in the Hans line-up. If you measure your neck, you can find the "size" you need. As for the angle, for your 911 the 20 will fit most people (if you have a very large chest, the 30 may sit more comfortably).

In addition to the Sport2 device, they also offer the Adjustable (so you can change the angle of fitment), and the baller Pro-series/Pro-Ultra which are full carbon-fiber for lightweight awesomeness.

 

Any HANS is good, you won't be wearing it that long in a DE so weight should not be an issue. Best advice is to get sized at a dealer. You'll need the anchor posts on your helmet and have them check the angle of your shoulder belts if possible. Worth the money and easy to get used too.

 

As far as seat angle, I have the Euro 996GT3 seats in my car. I'm going to look into this next week and decide on a model. Tnx...

 

I know plenty of drivers run harnesses without a Hans but in my opinion that is more dangerous than just running with standard belts due to the fact that a harness will give very little in a frontal impact which will cause your neck to absorb all the force of your head +helmet snapping forward. Factory shoulder belts are designed with much more stretch making it easier or your neck. Just my $0.02..

 

I've worn a HANS for a few years now. Once you get used to it you don't notice it.

IMHO. Just get one.